Why is an integer sometimes less than its opposite?

Answer 1

An integer can be negative or positive, so if the integer is, let's say, -6. The opposite, or absolute value, of -6, is 6. So in this case, the opposite has more value than the actual integer. Does that answer the question? :D

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Answer 2

An integer is sometimes less than its opposite because the opposite of an integer is the additive inverse of that integer. When we say an integer is less than its opposite, we are comparing the magnitude of the two numbers, not their actual values. For example, -3 is less than 3 because -3 is closer to zero on the number line than 3.

Answer 3

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